From 65438 to 0997, he entered Peking University Institute of Mathematics, and received his doctorate in 2006. 1 In August, I flew to Harvard University for postdoctoral research. The story of Ann Jin Peng, the gold medal winner of the 38th International Olympic Mathematics Competition.
An Jinpeng usually has few conditions and opportunities to take photos, so when we were editing this manuscript, taking photos became a problem because he went to the United States himself. The author went to great lengths to find only two photos of his interview at home. Although not very clear, I can still see a kind of confidence and strength from his brow.
In August, 1997, a report of Jin Peng spreading his wings in Tianjin Daily touched many people. The hero is Ann, a child of a poor peasant family in Dayoufa Village, wuqing district, this city. He studied hard by eating instant noodles and wearing patched clothes, and finally won the gold medal in the 38th World Olympic Mathematics Competition. After that, the boy with excellent academic performance was admitted to Peking University with excellent results.
From/kloc-0 to September, 1997, when An Jinpeng entered the Institute of Mathematics of Peking University, praise, sponsorship and all kinds of gossip came at him at the same time, but they did not shake his determination to study hard independently. In July this year, An Jinpeng received a doctorate from Peking University. On August 1 day, a Jin Peng flew to Harvard University in the United States for postdoctoral research under the careful arrangement of his tutor. ...
How did a poor student who struggled from Tianjin fly to Harvard, the knowledge hall that many students dreamed of? Look at our report on his experience-
With super self-control and learning spirit, I got my undergraduate degree in three years, my master degree in two years and my doctor degree in four years.
1On September 5th, 997, An Jinpeng started his college life with the acceptance letter from Peking University Institute of Mathematics. An Jinpeng, who should have graduated from university in four years, got his bachelor's degree in three years, and got his master's degree in Peking University with excellent results. Graduate students should graduate in three years. An Jinpeng got his master's degree in two years and was admitted to the doctoral program in Peking University easily and smoothly. Doctoral students will graduate in five to six years, and one Jin Peng will wear a doctoral hat in four years.
Entering the university, the world has opened up a new world in front of every student. However, there are also some unhealthy tendencies such as impetuousness, hypocrisy and laziness in the university campus. To achieve the optimization of learning and development, students have a lot of invisible papers to answer.
College students teach themselves, and they don't sprint so many subjects in the college entrance examination. Time is tight and pressure is great. Some students excitedly brought back a set of martial arts novels from the library, claiming to make up for the losses over the years. Some students borrowed a stack of romance novels, claiming that they had long wanted to savor the lingering dreamy taste, and wished that the competition in the college entrance examination could not be overwhelming ... Facing the martial arts or romance novels sent by classmates, An Jinpeng quickly stood up and shook his head and said that he didn't like these books, and climbed his math peak more diligently every day.
An Jinpeng's home is called "Golden Gate Shouyi", which is more than 100 miles away from Beijing. Traveling by car is very convenient. Even so, Ann Jin Peng seldom went home when she was studying at Peking University. Every winter vacation is only spent at home on the second day of the first grade. On the third day, he goes back to school and gets into the dormitory to continue studying or doing research. I hardly went home during the summer vacation. Every time I go home, parents always hope that my son can stay for a few more days to talk, but thinking that his son has to catch up with his studies, he is always reluctant to send him on the road, telling him to pay attention to his health and often go home to have a look. On the third day of the first month of this year, An Jinpeng will go back to school again, and his 16-year-old brother won't let him go. Looking at his tearful brother, Jin Peng had to take him to live in Peking University for a few days, saying that he wanted his brother to feel the atmosphere of Peking University, and he would be admitted to Peking University in the future.
Many readers wrote to hope that he would study hard and become a mathematician like Hua and Chen Jingrun in the future. An Jinpeng said: "Those are distant things, and they are my goals." The most practical way to achieve this grand goal is to lay a solid foundation, so he can't wait to treat one day as two days. Whoever delays his study time is as rude as a red-eyed cow.
Pay is rewarded. 1998 final exam of the first school year, ranking first in the class, with full marks. Then he applied to take the course exam of the second year of mathematics department, and got full marks. When I applied for the content test of the third grade math class again, the registration period had passed and I had to take it again next year. Ann's mother told me that Jin Peng finished three years of math courses in one year. In the final exam of the second year, I passed Grade 6 in English, and all the main courses of mathematics for four years were completed with full marks. It is reported that in recent years, An Jinpeng has not only completed all the courses in the Department of Mathematics and obtained a doctorate in mathematics, but also completed undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Department of Physics. In view of his excellent academic performance, Harvard University not only exempted him from the examination, but also provided him with a full scholarship, and welcomed him to Harvard for further study and scientific research.
From a rural baby to a household name overnight, in the face of all kinds of temptations, he can still eliminate all interference and bury himself in his studies.
According to Tianjin Daily, after the broadcast of Interview with An Jinpeng, which was shot by CCTV's Focus Interview, the child who came out of the farm yard became a household name in the country overnight. First of all, the reader flew in like a snowflake, indicating that he was at a loss. At most, he brought back more than 200 letters a day. There are so many letters, let alone reading them, there is no time to open them one by one! A Jinpeng man tied up these endless letters and asked the mother who sent them to take them back and open them to reply on his behalf. Besides letters, there are also telephones. Often just sit down and open the book, the porter's voice comes from the corridor: "An Jinpeng, answer the phone." A rural baby who seldom answered the phone suddenly received many calls from friends all over the country, some expressing concern, some asking about her study and physical condition, and some asking for contact. He said that he was really busy, and the main line of life was completely reversed. An Jinpeng had to leave the dormitory, hide in the library, computer room, and even read and study on stone benches and tables on campus.
The hardest thing to deal with is the door-to-door interviewer Face-to-face interviews are really worrying Someone asked Ann Jin Peng to set up a hotline for young friends, someone invited him to open a column in the newspaper, someone came to pick him up to record a special topic, and others wanted to take him back to his hometown in rural Tianjin for video recording. More than a dozen people invited him to be a tutor at home ... An Jinpeng is introverted and doesn't like publicity, entertainment and unlimited scenery. He clearly knows that students concentrate on their studies. If they are willing to socialize everywhere, indulge in people's compliments and neglect their studies, then their lives will be ruined and their efforts over the years will be in vain. The students helped him with his ideas: can't you refuse? "No, the face is bigger than one, and the language is more sincere and moving. It is impossible to refuse. " In desperation, An Jinpeng turned to the department leader for help. All calls were handled by the duty officer, and all visits were stopped by the leader. Of course, except for public welfare activities.
If it is not easy to deal with the above situation, it will be a test for Jin Peng to refuse to donate money in person and flatter others. The boss of a telecommunications company contacted a Jin Peng through the author, and wanted to sponsor a Jin Peng, and bear all his college expenses and future study abroad expenses without asking for any return. A Wenzhou boss who is engaged in clothing business in Dashilan, Beijing, also found Peking University according to the address told by the author by phone, and was also rejected by a Jin Peng. In the past few years, more than a dozen bosses have been rejected by Jin Peng. Ann's mother told me that Jin Peng doesn't like being given. He said, "Living on your own is more ambitious than enjoying the charity of others comfortably. It is impossible for a person to accept the gift of society with a clear conscience. Every gift given by society is tantamount to depriving a young man of the opportunity to experience suffering. Anyone who grows up with the help of others, once he loses such an environment, his nerves are fragile and his ability to adapt to society is definitely poor. "
There are many praises and many people who want to sponsor, but there are also some inexplicable comments that are puzzling! Ann Jin Peng's parents told the author more than once that someone called to ask if Ann Jin Peng had become a fool because of too much study pressure. Some people say that An Jinpeng has a neurological problem and is now hospitalized in Beijing. Others say that the brain of Jinpeng people allows foreigners to dig and study. Many cadres and teachers in wuqing district directly call the author to ask if Ann Jin Peng is really stupid! There are also many people in towns and villages who say that a Jin Peng person took part in a math contest and let foreigners take drugs to treat chronic dementia. Now I have lost my thinking ability, and I am lying in a vegetative state at home.
True or false, specious rumors make Anjia's parents uneasy. They once put down their farm work and went to Peking University to visit their son with doubts. An Jinpeng comforted his parents and said, "Don't be led by boring rumors, be your own person, live your own life and go your own way."
Fifty cents bean sprouts and fifty cents shredded potatoes, without socks all the year round, his "ivory tower" life is unimaginable for ordinary people.
In 2005, when a Jin Peng participated in the World Mathematical Research Association as a student, an unknown college student went to his residence and thought that a Jin Peng's wallet must be full of bonuses. He complained to a Jinpeng person and asked him to give him a hand for the sake of being a student. An Jinpeng explained to the other party: I am not as rich as others say or as you think. A few years ago, he won the Olympic gold medal, and the state did not give him any bonus, nor did Tianjin, because there was no policy in this regard. After CCTV and People's Daily reported, readers wrote a lot, and I basically returned all the personal sponsorship of tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars to others. Some bosses wanted to sponsor, but I didn't accept all of them. Someone asked me on the phone, "Are you better off now?" Probably related to the family environment where I grew up. I never thought my life was hard. What's the difference between what I suffered and what my parents suffered? I'm still the same person, my parents are still digging in the 3 mu field, and my mother is still limping and sweating to cut sheep every day, and she is busy.
The financial resources of college students basically depend on their parents. Ann Jin Peng has never asked her family for a penny since she went to graduate school. The daily living expenses mainly depend on scholarships and helping tutors to do some subjects.
After studying and living in Peking University for 9 years, An Jinpeng is an "absolutely poor student". Long-term financial constraints have made Jinpeng people gradually develop the habit of "super saving". Careful calculation is his most prominent sign. Having collected all the tuition fees, he dug into the standard of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Every weekend, he goes to work in the campus library and printing factory. The money from working together and the monthly non-staple food subsidy given by the state to 60 yuan are all his expenses for food, clothing, use, books and traveling home. A bad plan will lead to a deficit. So in the school canteen, a Jinpeng man bought 50 cents and a half bean sprouts today, 50 cents and a half shredded potatoes tomorrow and 50 cents and a half tofu the next day. He said that he knew very well that it would be good for him to eat two and a half portions of stir-fry every day, and his parents would always be cold dishes with few oil stars at home.
The university is a world of young people, and random consumption and impulsive consumption that compare with each other and imitate each other occur from time to time. But a Jinpeng person knows very well that he is short of money. He has no brand-name clothes, no MP3 player and no mobile phone. He doesn't care. His clothes are all bought from classmates online, and there are also items exchanged with each other.
He was admitted as a postdoctoral fellow, and the school exempted him from his accommodation fee. The monthly living expenses from 300 yuan, plus the first-class scholarship for years, are already the best learning conditions. It's unbelievable. Ann's mother told me that Ann Jin Peng, who is already a doctor, doesn't wear socks all the year round. There is a pair of socks to wear when going out. Going out in winter is also covered by sports shoes and trousers. A man from Jinpeng said that wearing socks was an extra waste. His feet cracked in winter, and he quietly looked forward to the early arrival of spring.
In order to supplement the living expenses, An Jinpeng once asked the school to contract the daily cleaning work around the dormitory. In this era when college students regard themselves as treasures, spoiled children and talents, it is probably not forced by simple life that a doctoral student An Jinpeng can pick up a broom and sweep the floor! An Jinpeng told me that college students should always regard themselves as an independent person. With the popularization of universities in the future, college students are no different from ordinary people. If college students don't even know the identity of ordinary workers, it's hard for you to find your place among all living beings.
Nine years ago, he received an invitation from Harvard University, and nine years later, Harvard University gave him a full scholarship. Jin Peng has finally spread his wings.
An Jinpeng has two tutors at Peking University, one is Professor Zhang Zhusheng from the Institute of Mathematics of Peking University, and the other is a part-time doctoral tutor at Harvard University. I can't remember the specific names. Professor Zhang Zhusheng was the head coach of the China team, when Jin Peng won the gold medal in the 65438-0997 International Olympic Games. After attending Peking University, An Jinpeng studied directly under the guidance of his tutor, feeling like a father and son. Unfortunately, Professor Zhang died of illness in 2002. In the following years, Ann Jin Peng has been studying under the guidance of this part-time tutor at Harvard University. When a graduate student from Jin Peng graduated, his tutor suggested that he go to Harvard for a doctorate. An Jinpeng consulted his parents, who, considering the family's financial situation, insisted that his son study for a doctorate in China. After graduating from Ph.D. in July this year, the tutor discussed with An Jinpeng and suggested that he go to Harvard to study as a postdoctoral fellow, believing that the conditions there are better and more conducive to study and research. An Jinpeng called his parents, who didn't know what to learn next and where to learn better, and let his son decide for himself.
After several years of teaching and consulting, the American tutor has learned about Jin Peng's family. He is outspoken and likes this math genius. He often takes Jin Peng to participate in academic exchange activities at home and abroad, and instructs Jin Peng to exchange ideas and academic knowledge with outstanding teachers, classmates and even international friends all over the country. He knows that a Jin Peng, whether in mathematics or physics, has a solid academic foundation and unlimited prospects. As early as before a Jin Peng prepared his doctoral thesis defense, the tutor had introduced all the information about a Jin Peng to Harvard University. Harvard University's vision of selecting talents is global and has a systematic information network. All the students who participated in the World Olympic Mathematical Physics Competition and won the gold and silver medals have files to track. Nine years ago, a math scout from America invited a Jinpeng man to study at Harvard University after the Olympic Games. Nine years later, a Jinpeng man became a doctor. Knowing that this is an elite who can increase his brilliance and creativity everywhere, the United States is willing to provide a full scholarship and agree to a Jin Peng to go to Harvard for further study. Whether to study mathematics or high-energy physics is up to Jin Peng.
An American tutor in Jin Peng was very excited that he recommended such excellent students to Harvard. All the procedures for going abroad are surprisingly fast and smooth. Even the air tickets and clothes were arranged by the tutor, and the trip was nearly one month ahead of schedule, so that An Jinpeng's original plan to go home could not be implemented.
Ann's mother told me that she got a marriage certificate with a Hunan girl named Gong before May Day last year. Gong is one year younger than me. He finished his master's degree in Peking University last year and went to Harvard to study for a doctorate in business administration. According to the plan, a Jin Peng will fly directly to Toronto and then go to Harvard University.
From Jin Peng who spread his wings in Tianjin Daily nine years ago to Harvard elite today, the story of a farmer's son becoming a successful man has a happy ending. He left us with a surprise and a thought: how to face life, poverty and temptation, and how to stick to our conscience and our ideals under any circumstances. ...
Poverty is strength, not an excuse.
Today, we tell readers the story of An Jinpeng, a poor student in Tianjin. I believe many old friends must remember him. We admire the achievements made by An Jinpeng, especially his efforts and enterprising spirit, but these are not the real reasons for his re-entry into our field of vision. What moved us most was his attitude towards life, especially his normal attitude towards poverty and temptation.
The story of poor students' determination to achieve greatness is full of historical memories and is one of the most common materials in today's inspirational education. Objectively speaking, if you listen and watch too much, you will inevitably feel moved and tired. However, Jin Peng gave us a different feeling. Although his experience is the same as that of millions of poor students, it is rare that he is calm in the face of poverty and calm in the face of temptation. We can't read tears or show off from his story. He sticks to the hope of a peasant student, sticks to the duty of a peasant child, and is patient and calm. I think this is what makes him outstanding.
Poverty is neither a disgrace nor a glory. Poverty can temper people's will and inspire the courage to change the environment and destiny. Poverty can also stimulate paranoia and hatred in human nature, and make people go evil or even crazy. How to fight poverty and get rid of poverty is the embodiment of personality and social quality. A man who can bear poverty and change his destiny with a positive attitude is the real strong man. A healthy and harmonious society is a society that can face up to poverty and change the face of poverty in a down-to-earth manner rather than eager for quick success.
Poverty is not wealth, let alone glory, not only for the country, but also for individuals. However, poverty is a force. People who have experienced poverty will enhance their ability to cope with difficulties. A country that has emerged from poverty is self-reliant. The growth of the former An Jinpeng is the best example, while the latter is the history that each of us has experienced.
However, I don't know when poverty actually became a show or even a commodity. Nowadays, media hype about poverty is prevalent, and performance art with poverty as a gimmick is also popular in society. This unhealthy phenomenon cannot but be worrying. It was originally one of the functions of the media to show the special plight of some people in the form of news reports and call for social love and assistance, but now this kind of hype has become a commercial means. The most typical thing is that there is a TV talent show called "Come on, My Hero". One of the routine contents of this program is that every contestant has to tell about his miserable life when he was young. Five-foot men all tell their bitter days with runny noses and two lines of tears (there is no lie or deception), as if they are not poor and they are not qualified to stand for election. No wonder some people call this program a fierce competition, with the aim of improving the ratings. The corrupt officials caught are also from a poor family background, probably just trying to find a reason for their crimes.
Abnormal hype and excessive exaggeration of poverty are not good for the whole society, especially for young people, and will lead to unscrupulous begging behavior, and will also become a hint that they mistakenly think that poverty is the capital for bargaining with society. We need people's charity, but charity should be a double rescue of body and mind. Ann Jin Peng's attitude and practice towards folk charity assistance deserve our deep consideration. If you can do it yourself, don't lend a helping hand to others. Independent personality is the proudest thing. This is very important for children entering the society.
The difficulties and temptations a person will face in his life are unpredictable. How to stick to your beliefs and grasp yourself is the key to success. Jin Peng's success depends not only on his cleverness, but also on his efforts. What matters is his integrity as a person.
PS: This is a report about a Jin Peng that I found online.